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Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? (Read 3962 times)

Odessaman Newbie Offline Posts: 8 Location: Tampa Joined: May 9^th, 2016	Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Mar 8^th, 2017 at 11:40am	Print Post
	Hello, all - I'm awaiting delivery of a Martini Cadet action, sans barrel. I intend to build my interpretation of a rook rifle, rebarreling in .32 S&W long. My ultimate goal is to someday build a single shot rifle in .327 Federal Magnum, which I know is too hot for the Cadet. However, would it handle .32 H&R magnum? And if so, would I need to bush the firing pin? I'd like to wring as much versatility out of this build as I can, and I've got ample ammo and components for .32 H&R as well as .32 S&W L. Thanks.


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beltfed Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1749 Location: Central Wi Joined: Dec 20^th, 2007	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #1 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 3:41pm	Print Post
	Odessaman, I have a Cadet that had been rebored and chambered to 357 Mag back in the late 1950s by Klein's in Chicago. It has been a joy to shoot, whether light target or with 200 gr Lyman 358315 bullets over a case full of 4227. Kleins had also rechambered Cadets to 32-20 and even the 32 Win Spl. I can't imagine this relatively strong action would be a problem with the 32 H&R Mag which will have less backthrust on the breech block as compared to my 357Mag. beltfed/arnie


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argie1891 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 266 Location: selah, washington Joined: Jul 8^th, 2010	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #2 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 9:35pm	Print Post
	the 32 Magnum runs around 20,000 cup it is a great cartridge for your conversion. that said a 32 long would make a great rook rifle. I converted a shotgun to a 32 magnum several years ago a fun little gun. argie

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Odessaman Newbie Offline Posts: 8 Location: Tampa Joined: May 9^th, 2016	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #3 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 10:01pm	Print Post
	Thanks. I've become enamored of all sizes of .32 lately for some reason, with a growing collection of vintage .32 ACP pistols, a couple of Ruger .32 H&R and .327 Fed mag revolvers, and just thought a little woods walking gun in .32 S&W Long would be just the ticket. Then I figured, while I was at it, .32 H&R would give me a little more versatility, so why not?


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ballardhepburnmich ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 598 Location: Scotts,mi. Joined: May 20^th, 2015	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #4 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 11:22pm	Print Post
	That actin should also hold the 327 fed mag. Lee


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ballardhepburnmich ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 598 Location: Scotts,mi. Joined: May 20^th, 2015	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #5 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 11:24pm	Print Post
	That action would easily hold the .327 Fed mag. Lee


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MartiniBelgian Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1671 Location: Aarschot Joined: Jun 7^th, 2004	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #6 - Mar 10^th, 2017 at 5:42am	Print Post
	If the little cadet has been used without issues with the 5.6 x 50R (close to 22-250 performance), .327 Fed Mag shouldn't be an issue indeed... The only things to watch out for is barrel tenon diameter and extractor - higher pressures can lead to sticky cases, and the extractor only has limited leverage.


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Goatwhiskers Full Member Offline Posts: 101 Location: Batchelor, La. Joined: Oct 27^th, 2011	Re: Will a Martini Cadet action handle .32 H&R magnum? Reply #7 - Mar 10^th, 2017 at 9:07am	Print Post
	I shoot one that had been converted to .357Mag. I in turn rechambered to Max. I use fairly stiff charges of A1680 pushing a RD190PP with no problems at all. Well, except for the fact that there is a PH sight on the rear of the frame and the snappy recoil is a little rough on the right hand. GW

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